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set_transfer_lock

Enable or disable transfer lock for a domain.

Part of the Spaceship server.

set_transfer_lock can move real money through Spaceship, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents use set_transfer_lock to initiate financial transactions through Spaceship. Financial operations involve real money and are irreversible once processed. PolicyLayer blocks financial tools by default, requiring explicit human approval with transaction-level limits to prevent unauthorised spending.

set_transfer_lock moves real money. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could initiate transactions that drain accounts or exceed budgets. PolicyLayer blocks financial tools by default, requiring human-in-the-loop approval with configurable spending limits per transaction and per time window.

Financial tools involve real money. Block by default and require explicit human approval before enabling.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_transfer_lock": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access set_transfer_lock gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so set_transfer_lock only ever does what you allow.

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Other financial tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the set_transfer_lock tool do? +

Enable or disable transfer lock for a domain.. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Spaceship MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on set_transfer_lock? +

Register the Spaceship MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_transfer_lock: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Spaceship. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_transfer_lock? +

set_transfer_lock is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit set_transfer_lock? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_transfer_lock rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block set_transfer_lock completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_transfer_lock. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides set_transfer_lock? +

set_transfer_lock is provided by the Spaceship MCP server (spaceship-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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